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Creative Vado HDThe amateur/home high definition video camera market is being flooded with new products--each one with innovative claims of being the smallest, the lightest, having the largest display, the most powerful lens and so on. Creative has introduced the Vado, a 100g, ult

Creative Vado HD

The amateur/home high definition video camera market is being flooded with new products--each one with innovative claims of being the smallest, the lightest, having the largest display, the most powerful lens and so on. Creative has introduced the Vado, a 100g, ultra-lightweight pocket HD camera. Sporting a two-inch LCD screen, it has a one-button recording facility, the ability to do a quick review and playing back on a HD television. You can upload your videos instantly to YouTube, Photobucket and similar websites. The eight GB internal memory and three recording modes give you the freedom to choose the video quality according to usage scenarios. Depending on the accessories (cables largely), prices range from Rs. 6,500 to Rs. 10,000 approx (US$ 125-200) and bargains are available online.

Timex WS4 Expedition Watch

Timex is climbing new heights with this new high altitude and outdoor watch. But you don't have to be a mountaineer to benefit from it--if you are into outdoor adventure and activities it is a functional and valuable wrist-mounted instrument you can use. While in the city, it would attract attention and be a talking point as it is not too bulky, with a fairly current design and has interesting wide-screen displays. This multi-function sensor watch, apart from giving you the accurate time, has an onboard compass, altimeter, barometer, and thermometer. There are many sub-functions including a 4-6 hour weather display, alarms, a stop-watch, time-splits and other functions that the athletic and fitness-obsessed would find handy. In India it is priced at Rs. 9,995. Available at Timex outlets and selected timewear stores.

Sony readers

In 2007, when Amazon introduced the Kindle--a device enabling you to read books 'electronically' through a digital display--critics were quick to dismiss it. Today the market is saturated with similar devices. Sony has a range of three readers--The Reader Pocket Edition (five-inch display), The Reader Touch Edition (six-inch display) and the Reader Daily Edition (seven-inch display). The Daily Edition, Sony's latest offering in the range, takes a lead with the introduction of a more sophisticated touchscreen interface and a wireless link. They have also updated their content services with tie-ups with many more libraries allowing you to 'borrow' books. Available at www.sonystyle.com and SonyStyle stores. Pocket edition: Rs. 10,000 approx (US$ 199). Touch edition: Rs. 15,000 approx (US$ 299). Daily edition: Rs. 20,000 approx (US$ 399).

5 Useful travel sites

http://travelbookmarking.com: A social bookmarking site for travel. Choose any country and check out bookmarks for various insights and travel resources to that country.

http://thewildsource.com: Started by a passionate wildlife biologist, this site brings you the best wildlife experiences.http://www.vcarious.com/: Another option where you can read about and share travel experiences.

http://somuchworld.com/: The site offers a combination of travel writing, expert destination guides and a hotel and travel bookings service. It's got everything you need to plan and book a hassle free trip.

http://www.hiddenamerica.com/: Dedicated to 'on the road Americana', here you will find nuggets of Americana that lie off the beaten path and beyond the interstate highways.

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